Zach Zacharias will discuss John James Audubon’s life, achievements, and his bird trips to Florida and through Volusia County during a free program at 2 p.m., Nov. 16, at the New Smyrna Beach Regional Library, 1001 S. Dixie Freeway, New Smyrna Beach.Zacharias is the senior curator of education and history curator at the Museum of Arts and Sciences in Daytona Beach. Reservations are not required for this free program. For more information, call 386-424-2910, ext. 104.

A fundraiser barbecue for Pop Warner Pee Wee Cheer will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Nov. 16 at Traders’, 317 Flagler Ave., New Smyrna Beach.Proceeds from the evening’s activities, which includes a corn hole tournament and raffle, will help the group go to the National Cheer and Dance Competition Walt Disney Dec. 6 to 14. Donations and sponsorships are also being accepted. Call head coach Cyndi Cole at 386-416-8470 or Tiffany Fike at 386-690-5099.

There will be a Festival of Holiday-themed Tables from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 16 at the Brannon Center, 105 S. Riverside Drive, New Smyrna Beach. The event will highlight a collection of holiday decorated tables by local merchants, florists, artists and individuals. Tickets are $12 at the door. A boutique full of unusual gifts from local merchants and a gourmet boxed lunch will be available at an extra charge.The festival is sponsored by Chapter EK, P.E.O. P.E.O. was founded in 1869 in Iowa Wesleyan College, Mount Pleasant, Iowa. It is a philanthropic and educational organization where women celebrate the advancement of women, educate women through scholarships, grants and loans and motivate women to achieve their highest aspirations. For information, contact Bev Hover at 386-424-0962 or bphover@att.net.

Due to the number of sea turtle nests still on the beach, Canaveral National Seashore will postpone the opening of beach camping and horseback riding in the Apollo Beach district until Dec. 1. For more information on camping and horseback riding in Canaveral National Seashore, call 386-428-3384.

Silver Sands Middle School students will soon learn what it takes to write, publish and promote a book from a group of authors who also will be available to meet with the public.Ten authors, most of them specializing in novels for young adults, will visit the Port Orange school at 1300 Herbert St. on Nov. 14. They’ll visit classrooms during the day, taking part in panel discussions about writing, reading, publishing and promoting books and answering students’ questions.After classes, the authors will be available in the school’s media center from 4 to 5:30 p.m. to meet informally with students, teachers, parents and the general public. Admission is free, but the authors will have books available for sale.Authors scheduled to appear include Tiffany King, Kristina Circelli, Sarah Ross, Carol and Adam Kunz, Raine Thomas, Benjamin Hale, Tawdra Kandle, Jennifer Martinez and Heather Allen.Libraries help readers enter the digital ageResidents can learn how to download free e-books and audiobooks during free workshops at libraries throughout Volusia County.The following e-books workshops are offered:• 2 to 3 p.m., Nov. 12, at the Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona. • 2 to 3 p.m., Nov. 13, at the DeBary Public Library, 200 N. Charles R. Beall Blvd., DeBary.OverDrive’s Digital Bookmobile will make these Volusia County stops during its national tour:• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 14, at the Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona.• 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nov. 15, at the Pavilion at Port Orange, 5501 S. Williamson Blvd., Port Orange.Digital Bookmobile staff will show instructional videos and help readers practice downloading at interactive computer stations, while county library staff will help with library card applications, personal identification numbers and patron accounts.

South Daytona’s first amateur barbecue grilling competition is planned from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov.16 at Reed Canal Park, 2871 S. Nova Road. Grillers Gone Wild will feature 20 of the finest self-proclaimed backyard barbecue chefs squaring off to see who can make the best ribs. But, you don’t have to grill to enjoy a wonderful day of barbecue, live music and cold beer in a beautiful outdoor setting. Live band entertainment by Rog Lee, Playin Possum and Recollection. Bring a lawn chair, sit back and enjoy this family-friendly event that will include a kid’s zone, face painting, food vendors, arts and crafts, car show and a Home Depot project. Interested amateur chefs should contact 386-322-3070 for an application. Everyone else just needs to show up for the festivities. No admission charge.

The Port Orange Elkhearts will host their annual fall fashion show at noon, Nov. 13, at the Port Orange Elks Lodge, 5207 S. Ridgewood Ave., Port Orange. Doors open at 11 a.m. Tickets are $12. For information and tickets, call Rose at 386-256-5174. Proceeds will benefit Reach out to Cancer Kids.Get in holiday spirit at galaThe Guild of the Museum of Arts and Sciences will host the “Sparkling Champagne Gala” from 6 to 9 p.m., Nov. 14, at the museum, 352 S. Nova Road, Daytona Beach.A variety of local restaurants will offer samples of their menus. The gala celebrates the opening of the annual Festival of Trees, which is at the museum from Nov. 15 to 30. Table-top trees and swags will be available for immediate purchase. The trees, donated by local businesses will be up for silent auction during the entire festival.Tickets are $45 and reservations are requested by calling Jennie Palmer at 386-236-9810.

God’s Little Angels, a local charity serving children and older residents, is hosting a combined Thanksgiving and Christmas party Nov. 22 at an assisted living facility in Daytona Beach. Mary Barrs, founder of the charity, said she chose the facility — she won’t say which one, so as not to spoil the surprise — because the approximately 160 residents there needed a little boost for the coming holidays.A crew of God’s Little Angels volunteers will serve as chefs and waiters for a traditional sit-down Thanksgiving dinner.A “store” will be set up for the seniors to shop free for gifts, for themselves or others.Cash donations are needed to help fund the program, Barrs said. Checks made out to “God’s Little Angels” can be sent to the SunTrust Bank, 2300 S. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach Shores, 32119, to the attention of Angel Macauley.She also could use donated items such as shampoo, lotions, neckties, purses, scarves, jewelry and other notions to make it happen. Donors are welcome to call her at 386-253-5349 before dropping off items at her home.

Free self-defense for women workshop will be offered on Nov. 12 and 14.The first workshop will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Nov. 12, at the Daytona Beach Police Department, 129 Valor Blvd., Daytona Beach. The class on Nov. 14 will from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Halifax River Yacht Club, 331 S. Beach St., Daytona Beach. Space is limited for these workshops, so attendees should register online at simpleselfdefenseforwomen.com. Participants should bring nonperishable items for donation.